Apple M2 Max vs Core i3-7102E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7102E
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.63
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
14.71
+802%

Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i3-7102E by a whopping 802% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1996455
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Apple M-Series
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speedno data2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus support8 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB3.3 MB
L2 cache512 KB36 MB
L3 cache3 MB48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Number of transistorsno data67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7102E and Apple M2 Max.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7102E 1.63
Apple M2 Max 14.71
+802%

Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i3-7102E by 802% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-7102E 2521
Apple M2 Max 26442
+949%

Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i3-7102E by 949% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 14.71
Recency 3 January 2017 17 January 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 79 Watt

The Apple M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7102E in performance tests.


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